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I know that Bungarus flaviceps is not often seen, especially one as big as this one (2 metres). Thought it would be appreciated here.

Picture was taken in Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand and was the first seen at that particular national park, although they are know to live in that region.
Cheers,
Michael

thanx for sharing this great photo.

those snakes are very beautifull.

Wow , that's really nice.a great looking specimen. Is there any collecting data on how it was captured ? Here's a pic. of one that was in my collection for years.I took the shot shortly after I got him. This species can be tough to maintain. Ernie Eison

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>>Wow , that's really nice.a great looking specimen. Is there any collecting data on how it was captured ? Here's a pic. of one that was in my collection for years.I took the shot shortly after I got him. This species can be tough to maintain. Ernie Eison
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>>westwoodreptiles.com

Collection Data: Found at 20:30 while foraging along a rocky stream in Nakhon Si Thammarat- Si Chon District. Area is a fragmented mist forest. Ground conditions were wet. It remains constantly wet for 8 months of the year in that area and during this time of the year, it rains every day. Temperature was 27°C. Humidity was ca. 90%, possibly in the mid 90's. Sky was terribly overcast with no star or moonlight being able to penetrate. Three people including me were involved in the capture, which was most difficult. It was a surprisingly strong specimen. Initially grabbed with snake tongs mid body. Snake hook was used to try to keep the sharp end from swinging around, which it successfully did a couple times. Tongs were released and another grab was made closer to the head and the head was finally grabbed by hand and the specimen was finally bagged.

Specimen is on display at the Thailand Natural History Museum.

Yes, Bungarus flaviceps is notoriously difficult to maintain in captivity. Your specimen is a really healthy looking one compared to many photos that I have seen of them kept in captivity.

Michael

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